fall safety (stop falls, falls in construction, fall prevention, fall protection)

Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling speaks at a construction safety event. A large backdrop behind him says "Hensel Phelps" and "Construction Safety Week." The podium has the National Institutes of Health logo.
Falls are still a leading cause of workplace fatalities. This week, thousands of workers and employers across the nation joined our stand-down to learn how to prevent falls.
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Filed in Safety and Health, Worker Safety and Health • By: Jose Herrera •
Two female construction employees wearing fall protection gear, including safety helmets, harnesses and other equipment.
Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Here are three simple steps to prevent unnecessary tragedies.
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Filed in Safety and Health, Worker Safety and Health, Español • By: Mandy Edens •
Two workers stand on an elevated platform to weld a metal roof. They are wearing fall protection harnesses, welding helmets, gloves and high visibility clothing.
In 2021, there were 680 workplace fatalities associated with falls from elevations - about 13% of all deaths. Learn about our new National Emphasis Program to prevent falls and keep
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Filed in Worker Safety and Health, Safety and Health • By: Damon Bonneau •
Photo of two construction workers using fall protection, including harnesses and helmets. The text is "May 1-5. 10 years. National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. osha.gov/PreventFallsNow
Join us May 1-5 to spread the word about the dangers of construction falls and how to prevent them.
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Filed in Safety and Health • By: Scott Ketcham •
5 things you should know about preventable falls.
Fatalities related to fall hazards are far too common, particularly in the construction industry, where 351 workers died after falling at construction worksites in 2020, and many more were seriously
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